The 2027 UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity for outstanding doctoral students at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada.
The scholarship supports advanced research and is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars receive:
– $40,000 per year
– Funding for 2 years
– Support for doctoral research and study
– Opportunity to study at one of Canada’s leading research universities
The award is one of UBC’s major doctoral scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the 2027–2028 competition must generally:
– Be applying for or enrolled in a PhD programme at UBC.
– Have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study by September 1, 2027.
– Meet the eligibility requirements of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships–Doctoral competition.
– Demonstrate strong research ability and potential.
– Present a high-quality research proposal.
– Show academic and research achievements appropriate to their career stage.
International students registered in a PhD programme as of September 2026 are eligible to apply under the updated eligibility rules.
Eligible Fields
The scholarship is available across a broad range of doctoral disciplines at UBC. Selection considers factors such as:
– Research proposal quality
– Research experience
– Academic achievements
– Potential contribution to the field
– Leadership, community involvement and other relevant accomplishments.
Application Process
Applicants should:
1. Identify an eligible UBC doctoral programme.
2. Prepare their research proposal and academic documents.
3. Apply through the required Canada Graduate Research Scholarships–Doctoral (CGRS-D) competition.
4. Submit the required application materials by the relevant deadline.
5. Complete any additional UBC requirements.
Applicants who submit eligible doctoral award applications through UBC are considered for the Killam Scholarship; a separate Killam application is generally not required.
2027 Deadline
UBC currently lists the 2027 Killam Doctoral Scholarship deadline as likely October 2027, with the exact date to be confirmed.
The scholarship results for the 2027–2028 competition are expected in Spring 2027.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
– Academic transcripts
– Research proposal
– CV
– Academic and research records
– References
– Evidence of research achievements
– Other documents required for the CGRS-D application
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The 2027 UBC Killam Scholarship provides substantial financial support for exceptional doctoral researchers in Canada. International and Canadian PhD students who meet the eligibility requirements should begin preparing their research proposal and supporting documents early.